Sr. Systems Engineer - Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE)
RTXAbout the role
Date Posted:
2026-07-31Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805Position Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:
Top Secret - CurrentSecurity Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
The Systems Engineering and Test Center (SETC) organization is currently hiring a Senior Systems Engineer – Responsible Systems Engineer to join our Tucson, AZ team in the Effectors System Engineering Department. The SETC organization is an exciting and challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to design, develop and partner with multi-disciplines to shape innovative solutions for our customers. Join our organization and experience the Systems V engineering life cycle while interfacing with a variety of engineering disciplines, subject matter experts, chief engineers, chief technologists, the customer, and so many more to ensure we design, integrate, and strengthen our systems to work the first time and every time for our warfighters!
As a Senior Systems Engineer – Responsible Systems Engineer you will lead the effort to update and maintain all system and subsystem level requirements specifications and be the Systems technical lead ensuring all requirements are being assessed during Verification and Qualification testing. You will engage with the Systems and Hardware teams and Chief Engineer on a variety of program technical tasks.
This role is fully Onsite in Tucson, AZ.
What You Will Do
Lead effort to update and maintain all system and subsystem level requirements specifications
SE technical lead for verification and validation efforts, ensuring all requirements are being assessed during Verification and Qualification Testing
SE technical lead, working closely with the Systems and Hardware IPTLs and Chief Engineer on a variety of program technical tasks.
Lead Systems Verification Reviews with the Chief Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer, and Integrated Product Team Leadership.
Become the knowledgeable and ‘go-to’ Systems Engineer for the program.
Help to onboard new team members, mentor, and guide them using core Systems Engineering skills.
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of five (5) years of prior relevant experience
Experience with at least one of the following: systems software, systems firmware, systems hardware, systems requirements, systems integration, and/or systems test.
Experience in test planning, verification of system requirements and/or system qualification
Active and transferable Top Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date.
Qualifications We Prefer
Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math or Physics
Experience in the Defense Industry and specifically with military systems; tactics, techniques, and procedures, as well as Department of Defense customer infrastructure experience.
Experience using Agile framework development methods / processes
Customer focus and collaboration skills
Experience with performance analysis
Experience with DOORS, Cameo and/or cPDM
Understanding of the Systems Engineering Product Development Cycle
Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or Cost Account Management (CAM) C
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